Best 11 Shrimp Lo Mein Authentic Recipes

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Cooking shrimp lo mein authentically is a delectable culinary journey that blends the essence of Chinese cuisine with the vibrant flavors of shrimp and noodles. From selecting the freshest ingredients to mastering the art of stir-frying, this article will guide you through the steps of creating a mouthwatering shrimp lo mein dish that captures the authenticity of its Chinese heritage.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

SHRIMP LO MEIN



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Shrimp Lo Mein is an easy dish to make at home and tastes just as good as any restaurant version. Prepare the ingredients ahead of time for an easy lo mein.

Provided by Bill

Categories     Noodles and Pasta

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 19

12 oz. shrimp ((340g, 31/40 size, peeled and deveined))
1 pound fresh pre-cooked lo mein noodles
½ teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons regular or light soy sauce
2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
½ teaspoon sesame oil
1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
3 tablespoons neutral oil ((like vegetable or canola, divided))
2 cloves garlic ((minced))
6 fresh button or cremini mushrooms ((sliced))
1 medium carrot ((julienned))
1/2 cup bamboo shoots ((sliced))
1/2 cup water chestnuts
1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
3 cups napa cabbage
1 cup snow peas ((trimmed))
1 cup fresh mung bean sprouts
2 scallions ((split and cut into 2-inch long pieces))

Steps:

  • Take the shrimp and noodles out of the refrigerator, and let them come up to room temperature. One trick for the noodles is to soak the whole bag (unopened) in hot water, which speeds up the warming process without making the noodles soggy.
  • If you can't find lo mein noodles, you can actually substitute dried linguini. Just cook until al dente, drain, and immediately toss with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, working the oil into the pasta so the noodles don't stick together. Always prepare your noodles just before you are ready to make the dish, so they don't dry out and remain at room temperature or warmer. This makes the stir-frying process much easier.
  • Combine the sugar, soy sauces, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper in a bowl until the sugar is dissolved and set aside. Heat a large wok over high heat until it just starts to smoke, and add 1 tablespoon of oil around the perimeter of the wok. Quickly spread the shrimp around your wok and let them sear for 10-15 seconds on each side. Immediately transfer the shrimp to a plate and set aside.
  • Return the wok to the highest heat possible and add 2 tablespoons oil, along with the garlic. After a few seconds, add the mushrooms, carrots, bamboo shoots, and water chestnuts and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
  • Next, spread the Shaoxing wine around the perimeter of the wok, and then add the napa cabbage. Stir-fry for another 30 seconds. Spread the noodles evenly over the vegetables and give everything a good stir for 1 minute. Now, you can see why you want everything at room temperature, or everything will be overcooked and mushy by the time it heats up!
  • At this point, the noodles should be softened, so add in the sauce mixture you set aside earlier and mix until everything is well combined. Stir-fry for another 30 seconds using a scooping motion, until the sauce is well distributed. Add in the shrimp, snow peas, bean sprouts, and scallions. Mix well for another 2 minutes and serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 176 mg, Sodium 908 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SHRIMP LO MEIN



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This is pretty much like the shrimp lo mein you buy at an Asian takeout place. You can use chicken instead of shrimp, or even both for a delicious mix. To make it healthier, you can throw in some chopped veggies too.

Provided by melodee

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti
½ cup chicken broth
1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 ½ cups uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 large cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.
  • Whisk chicken broth, sugar, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and cornstarch in a bowl.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Cook and stir shrimp and garlic in hot oil until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add prepared sauce and chopped green onions to the shrimp mixture; cook until the sauce thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Toss cooked spaghetti with the mixture to coat the noodles in sauce. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 695.4 calories, Carbohydrate 102.8 g, Cholesterol 145.8 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 31.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 1333.5 mg, Sugar 14.4 g

SHRIMP LO MEIN



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This is a wonderful shrimp lo mein recipe. To cut down on prep time, I peel and devein the shrimp ahead of time, or buy the ones that are already done for you. Sprinkle with a little sesame seed and sliced scallion for a nice presentation. (Note: Oil measure is approximate; you may need to add a little more to prevent sticking)

Provided by Manda

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup soy sauce
8 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
6 cloves garlic, minced
4 teaspoons sesame oil, divided
12 ounces snow peas
2 cups shredded carrots
1 head bok choy, sliced
1 (15 ounce) can chicken broth
7 scallions, sliced
12 ounces fettuccine, cooked and drained

Steps:

  • Combine first 5 ingredients and set aside for 10 minutes.
  • In skillet or wok, heat 1 tsp oil over high heat.
  • Drain shrimp, reserving soy mixture.
  • Cook shrimp until pink, 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove from skillet.
  • Add 1 tsp oil to skillet, then add peas and carrot, and cook 1 minute.
  • Add to shrimp.
  • Cook cabbage in skillet with remaining oil 1 minute.
  • Combine broth and reserved soy mixture and add to skillet, along with shrimp mixture.
  • Cook until thickened, 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat and mix in scallion and fettucini.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 463.1, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 238.9, Sodium 2570.3, Carbohydrate 60.7, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 8.1, Protein 37.4

SHRIMP LO MEIN RECIPE



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Shrimp Lo Mein - the best and most delicious Shrimp Lo Mein recipe ever! Made with Simply Asia Chinese Style Lo Mein Noodles, it's better than Chinese restaurants.

Provided by Rasa Malaysia

Categories     Chinese Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 pack 7 oz. (or 3 1/2 oz.) McCormick Simply Asia Chinese Style Lo Mein Noodles
2 tablespoons cooking oil
3 cloves garlic
8 oz. (226 g) shrimp
6 oz. (170 g) bok choy, sliced
8 oz. (226 g) red bell pepper, sliced
white sesame seeds
1 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • Cook the lo mein according to package instructions. Rinse with cold water after cooking, drain and set aside.
  • Prepare the Sauce in a small bowl. Stir to mix well. Set aside.
  • Heat up a skillet on high heat. Add the cooking oil. Saute the garlic, then add the shrimp and stir-fry until the surface turns white. Add the bok choy and red bell pepper, stir to combine well.
  • Add the Sauce into the skillet, stir to mix with the ingredients. Transfer the Lo Mein into the skillet, stir to coat well with the sauce and combine well with the ingredients. Top the lo mein with the white sesame, serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Carbohydrate 13 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 285 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 18 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 28 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 2 people, Sodium 2531 milligrams sodium, Sugar 6 grams sugar

SHRIMP LO MEIN



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Provided by Kelsey Nixon

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Salt
8 ounces dried Chinese egg noodles, or 1 pound fresh
1 packet chicken bouillon mix, such as Knorr, dissolved in 1 3/4 cups hot water
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon Sriracha chili sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons minced ginger
1 cup thinly sliced white button mushrooms
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
1 large carrot, shredded
1 small bunch scallions, white and green parts, sliced
1 pound small shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 head Napa cabbage, finely shredded
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • For the noodles: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the noodles according to their package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • For the sauce: Combine the bouillon, oyster sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil and Sriracha in a large glass measuring cup or small bowl and set aside. This may look like a lot of sauce, but you have a lot of noodles and veggies to coat!
  • For the lo mein: Heat a wok over high heat. When hot, add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, half the garlic, half the ginger and half the scallions and saute 30 seconds. Add in the shrimp and cook until they just start to turn pink and curl up, about 2 minutes. Transfer the shrimp and aromatics to a plate and reserve.
  • In the same pan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and add the remaining garlic, ginger and scallions. Saute 30 seconds, and then add in the mushrooms, celery, carrots and cabbage. Saute the veggies until they begin to brown and caramelize, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Whisk the cornstarch into 2 tablespoons cold water. Once dissolved, add to the sauce. Add the sauce to the pan with the vegetables and bring to a simmer. Toss in the reserved shrimp, aromatics and noodles and serve!

QUICK SHRIMP LO MEIN



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Lo Mein is a Cantonese dish meaning "stirred noodle". Traditionally Lo Mein is a variation of wonton noodles where all the components including the noodles are served separately. Lo Mein in Mandarin is known as "Ban Mein" i.e. mixed sauce noodle and not necessarily stir fried together, just tossed together. This makes for a simple satisfying supper great as a family sharing plate with other dishes. Don't be phased by what seems like a long list of ingredients - pre-cook the noodles, combine the ingredients for the sauce. Stir-fry the main ingredients and toss the noodles and ingredients in the sauce. To ensure the shrimp does not get overcooked, ensure the ingredients are added in quick succession in the wok and that all the ingredients are pre-chopped.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/4 cups vegetable stock
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons low-sodium light soy sauce
One 12-ounce nest thin egg noodles (makes 1 pound cooked)
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
4 large dried or fresh shitake mushrooms, washed, presoaked in warm water for 20 minutes if dried, sliced
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 pound shrimp, tails on
7 ounces choi sum, leaves and stalks cut into 2-inch pieces, or broccoli florets
1 tablespoon Shaosing rice wine
2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
1 large pinch ground white pepper

Steps:

  • For the sauce: Mix together the stock, 3/4 cup water, the cornstarch and soy sauce. Stir well and set aside. For the noodles: Bring a pot of water to a boil, and then add the noodles and cook until al dente, 3 minutes. Drain under cold running water. Add the sesame oil to prevent the noodles from sticking together.
  • Heat a wok over high heat and add the peanut oil. Add the ginger, mushrooms and garlic and toss together for a few seconds. Then add the shrimp and cook, stirring, for less than 1 minute. Add the choi sum leaves and toss together for 1 minute. As the shrimp starts to turn pink, add the Shaosing rice wine.
  • Pour in the sauce and bring to a boil; this will take 1 to 2 minutes. Quickly add the cooked egg noodles and season with the sesame oil and dark soy. Stir together well for 1 minute, making sure all the noodles are coated in the sauce. Season the ground white pepper and transfer to a serving bowl. Serve immediately.

SHRIMP LO MEIN



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Delicious shrimp, cooked and veggies and dried Chinese noodles - filling Asian-style dinner made easily at home in just a little over an hour!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 egg white
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons dry sherry, if desired
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons grated gingerroot
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 package (8 ounces) dried Chinese noodles or 8 ounces uncooked thin spaghetti
6 green onions, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
6 bok choy stems with leaves, sliced (3 cups)
2 medium stalks celery, cut into diagonal slices (1 cup)

Steps:

  • Beat egg white, salt, sherry and oil in medium glass or plastic bowl. Stir in shrimp. Stir in 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes but no longer than 8 hours.
  • Mix broth, soy sauce, gingerroot and 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch.
  • Cook noodles as directed on package; remove noodles from cooking water with tongs and drain well. Stir shrimp into boiling noodle water. Gently stir in circular motion about 2 minutes or just until shrimp are pink; drain.
  • Spray nonstick wok or 12-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat until cooking spray starts to bubble. Add green onions, bok choy and celery; stir-fry 3 minutes. Add broth mixture; cook and stir 1 1/2 minutes. Stir in noodles and shrimp; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 160 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1290 mg

SHRIMP LO MEIN



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This recipe is simple, fast, healthy and very adaptable. You can change the seafood or vegetables to your taste. -Sherri Starkin, Lyle, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 garlic cloves, sliced
Dash blackened seasoning
6 ounces uncooked whole wheat linguine
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons sherry or reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons honey
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 celery rib, sliced
1 medium carrot, chopped
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup fresh broccoli florets
2 tablespoons chopped cashews
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the shrimp, garlic and blackened seasoning; set aside. Cook linguine according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, water, ketchup, soy sauce, sherry, honey, ginger and pepper flakes until blended; set aside., In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry shrimp in 1 tablespoon oil for 2-3 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm., Stir-fry celery and carrot in remaining oil for 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms, broccoli and cashews; stir-fry 4-6 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Drain linguine; stir into skillet. Add shrimp and pineapple; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 678mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

ONE-POT SHRIMP LO MEIN RECIPE BY TASTY



One-Pot Shrimp Lo Mein Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: spaghetti, canola oil, soy sauce, cane sugar, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, fresh chili paste, cabbage, carrot, white mushroom, onion, green onion, garlic, extra large shrimp

Provided by Yung Lun Lo

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 oz spaghetti
3 tablespoons canola oil
½ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons cane sugar
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh chili paste, (Sambal Oelek)
1 cup cabbage, shredded
1 cup carrot, shredded
2 cups white mushroom, sliced
1 cup onion, sliced
2 stalks green onion, sliced
5 cloves garlic, minced
12 oz extra large shrimp

Steps:

  • Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Once cooked, drain in ice cold water and set aside.
  • Mix the soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and ground fresh chili paste in a bowl, and set aside.
  • Heat up 3 tablespoons of canola oil in the same large pot. Toss in the garlic and onions. Cook until it's golden and fragrant.
  • Add the cabbage, carrots, and mushrooms to the pot. Cook and stir until vegetables are soft.
  • Move the vegetables to one side of the pot. Add in the shrimp and cook until both sides are pink.
  • Toss in the cooked spaghetti and mix evenly.
  • Add the sauce mixture and mix evenly until all the ingredients are coated in the sauce.
  • Sprinkle green onions on top and serve while hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489 calories, Carbohydrate 64 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 29 grams, Sugar 13 grams

QUICK SHRIMP LO MEIN



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This shrimp lo mein is easy to prepare and tastes wonderful! Can double the sauce if you like more. Can add additional water or broth to sauce if you like it less thick. Use whatever combination of vegetables you like for about 4 cups total. You can also serve the vegetables and shrimp over the noodles, as opposed to tossing them together.

Provided by alice

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta
1 teaspoon sesame oil
¾ cup water
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
½ teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound medium shrimp - peeled, deveined, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
¾ cup sliced green bell pepper
¾ cup chopped celery
¾ cup broccoli florets
¾ cup snap peas
½ cup onion slices
½ cup shredded cabbage
1 clove garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair in the boiling water until cooked through yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes; drain. Toss with sesame oil in a bowl to coat.
  • Mix water, soy sauce, cornstarch, oyster sauce, and ground ginger into a sauce a small bowl.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Cook and stir shrimp in hot oil until pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove shrimp from skillet to a bowl and return pan to heat.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in the pan. Cook and stir bell pepper, celery, broccoli, snap peas, onion, cabbage, and garlic in oil until slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Pour prepared sauce over vegetable mixture; stirring continually, bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, 30 to 45 seconds. Return shrimp to the pan; cook 1 minute more. Add drained pasta; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.5 calories, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Cholesterol 172.6 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 27.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 1272.5 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

SHRIMP LO MEIN



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This recipe is courtesy of a cooking instructor from Taiwan. Use only fresh ingredients, and cook in a wok.

Provided by IamEarnie

Categories     Asian

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb peeled shrimp
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 tablespoon cooking wine
1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons Kikkoman soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup onion, halved and sliced thin
2 green onions, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 cup carrot, shredded
1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
2 cups bean sprouts
8 ounces cooked linguine

Steps:

  • For the shrimp: Marinate the shrimp with the salt, cooking wine and cornstarch and set aside. Add the oil just before cooking to prevent the shrimp from sticking together.
  • For the sauce: Mix all the ingredients together and set aside.
  • For the lo mein: Heat a frying pan with 1/2 cup oil. Once the oil is hot enough, carefully add the marinated shrimp. When the shrimp is pink, remove and set aside. Drain all the oil but 2 tab. Add the onions, green onions and the carrots on medium-high heat and saute for 2 minute Lower the heat and add the checken broth. Cook until the onions and carrots are tender. Add the beat sprouts, shrimp, noodles and sauce. Toss over high heat to blend, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561.1, Fat 36.1, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 220.9, Sodium 1894.7, Carbohydrate 29.2, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 5.2, Protein 30.6

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality shrimp. This will make a big difference in the overall flavor of the dish.
  • Cook the shrimp properly. Overcooked shrimp are tough and chewy, so be careful not to overcook them.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will add color, flavor, and texture to the dish.
  • Use a flavorful sauce. The sauce is what really brings the dish together, so make sure to use a sauce that you enjoy.
  • Serve immediately. Shrimp lo mein is best when served immediately after it is cooked.

Conclusion:

Shrimp lo mein is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover shrimp. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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